Lizard mask - Grassfields - Bamileke - Cameroon (No reserve price)

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Supernatural power of the king: In the tradition of the Grassfields kingdoms, as among the Bamileke (close to the Bamoun), the king (the Fon) possessed supernatural powers that allowed him to transform into an animal. The lizard, just like the buffalo and the elephant, was one of these forms of transformation. The lizard on a Bamileke mask is not merely a decorative motif. It is a powerful symbol embodying royal power, the connection to the spiritual world, and social prestige.
Dimensions 78/27 cm
Weight 2kg

Supernatural power of the king: In the tradition of the Grassfields kingdoms, as among the Bamileke (close to the Bamoun), the king (the Fon) possessed supernatural powers that allowed him to transform into an animal. The lizard, just like the buffalo and the elephant, was one of these forms of transformation. The lizard on a Bamileke mask is not merely a decorative motif. It is a powerful symbol embodying royal power, the connection to the spiritual world, and social prestige.
Dimensions 78/27 cm
Weight 2kg

Details

Indigenous object name
Grassfields
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bamileke
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Lizard mask
Height
78 cm
Width
27 cm
Weight
2 kg
Provenance
Private collection
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
85.71%
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